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Nursery at Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Little Acorns gives Christ Church’s nursery its own class identity within a village primary school in Cressage. Children can start in the term following their third birthday. This is the nursery at Christ Church Church of England Primary School on Sheinton Road, rather than a separate childcare setting.
The school welcomes families with any faith background, including none. Its Christian vision, Preparing, Sowing, Growing, draws on the mustard seed parable and expresses an aim to help children discover their interests and develop ambition.
The nursery forms part of the school’s early years unit. Prospective families can attend stay and play and talk with staff, giving parent and child a chance to experience the unit together before deciding whether to join.
Teaching assistants work in Little Acorns Nursery Class. Across the school, teachers direct assistants’ work with groups and individual children. New families are offered a home visit from the Acorn Class teacher and told which adults will work with their child. That provides an opportunity to discuss the child before the school relationship begins.
Parents can arrange a longer conversation with a class teacher at a time that suits both parties. Informal conversations with the headteacher are also possible at the beginning and end of the day. A staff photo board opposite the Children’s Entrance identifies contacts for safeguarding concerns and first aid, making the route to help concrete.
For additional needs, the school’s 2024–2025 SEND arrangements described individual support plans and termly progress meetings involving parents. These meetings could take place by telephone, through Teams or in person. The arrangements also included the Cherry Room, a sensory room, as a possible space for time out. Support was planned around the child’s needs, with specialist involvement considered where appropriate.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate application through their home local authority; choosing Little Acorns does not replace that step.
For the 2027/2028 intake, applications are coordinated by Shropshire Council through its online application facility, with 15 January preceding the academic year of entry as the closing date. Nursery attendance gives no priority under those arrangements. Allocation follows separate criteria, so familiarity with the school and entitlement to a place are different matters.
Reception application. Keep the school application deadline in view while your child attends nursery. A nursery place is not a reservation for the next stage.
Contact the school office on 01952 510383 or email admin@christchurch.shropshire.sch.uk to enquire about joining Little Acorns. Visits, conversations with staff and stay and play are encouraged. These offer a direct way to meet the people involved before making a nursery decision.
The school’s address is Sheinton Road, Cressage, Shrewsbury, SY5 6DH.
Children can join in the term after their third birthday.
Yes. Families are encouraged to visit, speak with staff and attend stay and play in the early years unit.
No. Reception requires a separate application, and nursery attendance gives no priority under the 2027/2028 arrangements.
Class teachers can arrange a longer appointment at a mutually convenient time. For concerns about special educational needs or disabilities, the class teacher is the first point of contact, with the SENCo also available for an appointment.
Contact the school office on 01952 510383 or email admin@christchurch.shropshire.sch.uk.
